THE STATE OF GEORGIA. EXECUTIVE ORDER BY THE GOVERNOR: ‘Warrras: Waereas: Witereas: ‘Wutereas: ‘Waerras: ‘Wuereas: WHerEas: Wuerzas: ‘STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR INFLATION, Rampant inflation is negatively impacting Georgia's economy and the social and economic wellbeing of its residents; and ‘The costs of everyday essentials, such as food, housing, and gasoline, have risen dramatically; and ‘The typical American household, including those of hardworking, Georgians, is spending $202.00 more per month since July 2022 to buy the same goods and services; and ‘The benchmark oil price is currently at a 10-month high, and the average price for a gallon of gasoline has risen more than thirty cents in Georgia over the past year; and Continued inflation is ereating an economic emergency in the State of Georgia; and Code Section 45-12-22 vests the Governor with the power to suspend the collection of state motor fuel taxes during a declared state of emergency, subject to ratification by the General Assembly at its next ‘meeting; and ‘The Governor is vested with the emergency powers cited herein as the Chief Executive ofthis State; and. Code Section 3 provides that “falll orders, rules, and regulations promulgated by the Governor” have the force and effect oflaw; and Code Section 38-3-51(0)(1) vests the Governor with the power to enforce all laws, rules, and regulations relating to emergency management and to assume direct operational control of all civil forces and helpers in the state; and‘Wuereas: ‘Wuereas: OnpERED: OnpERED: ORDERED: ‘ORDERED: Code Section 38-3-51(0)(4) vests the Governor with the power to perform and exercise such other functions, powers, and duties as may be deemed necessary to promote and secure the safety and protection of the civilian population; and Code Section 38-3-51(4)(1) vests the Governor with the power to suspend any regulatory statute preseribing the procedures for conduct of state business, or the orders, rules, or regulations of any ‘State ageney if strlet compliance with any statute, order, rule, oF regulation would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping withthe emergency or disaster; and have determined that a state of emergency exists as provided by Code Section 38-3-51, and that the following actions are necessary and appropriate to protect the continued strength of Georgia's ‘economy and provide for the health, safety, and welfare of Georgia's residents and visitors. ‘Now, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO CODE SECTION 38-3-51, AND ‘THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, 1F18 HEREBY ‘That a State of Emergency exists in the State of Georgia due to the negative impacts of inflation on the State's economy. Avis FURTHER “That all resources of the State of Georgia shall be made available to assist in activities designed to address this emergency and aid recovery and response efforts. Iris rurrier ‘That all state and local authorities, as well as public and private entities, shall fully comply with all orders by the Governor as authorized by Georgia law, in furtherance of this Order. Iris rurmmer Pursuant to Code Section 10-1-393.4, price gouging related to goods and services necessary to respond to this State of Emergency, including motor fuel and diesel fuel, would be detrimental to the social and economic welfare of the citizens of this State and is therefore prohibited. Page 2 of 4‘ORDERED: ‘ORDERED: OxpeReD: OnpERED: OnpERED: ‘ORDERED: Iris rurrHee ‘That pursuant to Code Section 45-12-22, the collection of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes required by Code Section 48-9-3 is hereby suspended for the effective dates of this State of Emergency for Inflation, unless otherwise terminated. Tris rurrHer ‘That no distributor of motor fuel or diesel fuel shall be foun: violation of Code Section 48-9-17 for eomplying with the terms of thi Order. APIS FURTHER ‘That the collection of tax required by Code Section 48-8-g0 upon the retail purchase, retail sale, rental, storage, use, or consumption of fuel to a contract or common carrier regulated by the United States Surface Transportation Board for use exclusively by such carrier is hereby suspended for the effective dates of this Order. TPIS FURTHER ‘That ifone or more of the provisions contained held to be invalid, in violation of the Georgia Constitution, in violation of Georgia lav, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, violation, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions of this Order, but, in such case, this Order shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained within the Order. Iris FURTHER ‘That no provision of this Order shall limit, infringe, suspend, or supplant any judicial order, judgment, or deeree issued pursuant to the laws or constitution ofthis State or the laws or constitution of the United States, nor shall any person use any provision this Order as a defense to an action In violation of a judicial order, judgment, or decree by any court ereated pursuant to the laws or eo! of this State or the laws or constitution of the United States. Irs FURTHER ‘The Office of the Governor may continue to issue guidance on the scope of this Order as needed through communication media, including social media, without need for further Executive Orders. Page 3 of 4Iris FURTHER OnpeneD: Al provisions of this Order shall become effective on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 12:00 A.M., and shall be valid for a period of thirty (30) days, expiring on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 11:59 P.M. unless this State of Emergency is renewed by the Governor. “This 12 day of September 2023. Bil ‘GovERNOR Page 4 of 4